Smoothies & science · Book companion
Kitchen demonstrations, with the “why” alongside the “how”. Explore the demonstrations and read the short science notes. New lessons will be added here.
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The morning berry-and-greens recipe from the book, with water added first and portions served at a comfortable pace.
Berries, greens and seeds contribute different nutrients. A recipe is a food choice; claims about disease outcomes need evidence from human studies.
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Arugula, apple, lemon and turmeric: the second smoothie from the book, from preparation to pouring.
Leafy greens contain dietary nitrates. Observational nutrition research does not show that this recipe lowers eye pressure or protects vision. Treat it as food alongside appropriate care.
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A short explanation of food preparation, enzymes and why the ingredient combination can matter.
A food-preparation study examined how polyphenol oxidase activity affected flavanol availability. That finding does not by itself establish an eye-health benefit from a particular smoothie.
Read our evidence notesDemonstration footage is generated with AI; preparation steps are shown on screen. Use the written recipe in the book for exact amounts and individual dietary considerations.
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